Elmer vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Ernest mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Elmer and Ernest boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.